Rack system
Bells of Steel 60 mm (2.3 in) racks: what the label means
Bells of Steel labels its 60 mm tubing 2.3 in, though 60 mm calculates to about 2.362 in. Its Sandwich J-cups come in a 60 mm version, 880 lb combined.
Also listed as 2.3 in racks
Short answer
Bells of Steel says every one of its racks uses either 2.3 x 2.3 in (60 x 60 mm) or 3 x 3 in tubing. 60 mm calculates to about 2.362 in, and Force USA labels its own 60 mm MyRack 2.4 in, so the label alone does not show that parts cross between brands. Bells of Steel sells a 60 mm version of its Sandwich J-cups for 60 mm racks with 5/8 in holes, listed at 880 lb combined.
Key facts
- Maker and line
- Bells of Steel racks built on 60 mm tubing[1]
- Upright size
- 60 x 60 mm, labeled 2.3 x 2.3 in by Bells of Steel[1][2]Calculated from 25.4 mm per inch, 60 mm is about 2.362 in; 2.3 in is the maker's rounded label.
- Steel gauge
- Not confirmed
- Hole diameter
- 5/8 in (per Bells of Steel's Sandwich J-cup listing)[3]
- Pin and bolt size
- Not confirmed
- Hole spacing
- Not confirmed
- Side holes
- Not confirmed
- Attachments the maker lists
- Sandwich J-cups, 60 mm version (880 lb combined) and a separate 2.3 x 2.3 in version (5/8 in holes); standard J-cups, 60 mm version (700 lb combined)[3][4]'Combined' wording only; Bells of Steel does not state the basis, and no lock is stated for these versions.
- Attachments the maker excludes
- Not confirmed
- Maker's line on other brands
- Bells of Steel's warranty excludes parts not made or sold by Bells of Steel.[5]
- Anchoring
- Not confirmedFollow Bells of Steel's manual for your rack.
- Revisions and conflicts
- Not confirmed
- Maker warranty
- Limited lifetime on frames and structural welds; 90 days on pins, handles, cables and pulleys. Covers products bought from Bells of Steel or an authorized retailer, original purchaser only, not transferable.[5]Bells of Steel US terms; straps are not listed.
- Recalls found
- Not confirmedSearch CPSC.gov and SaferProducts.gov by model; no report is not evidence of safety.
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmedWhich Bells of Steel rack models use 60 mm tubing, steel gauge, pin size and hole spacing.
Watch out for
- Bells of Steel's Sandwich J-cup page lists a 2.3 x 2.3 in version and a separate 60 mm version, both for 5/8 in holes. Pick the variant that names your rack.
- Bells of Steel lists the 60 mm Sandwich J-cups at 880 lb combined without stating the basis, and states no locking method for them; only the Manticore version lists mag pins.
- Force USA labels its 60 mm MyRack 2.4 in. The same tube size under different labels does not show that parts cross between the two brands.